All recipes are for 2 servings unless noted. Oil is canola oil and salt is kosher salt.

2012-12-23

Buta no kakuni / stewed pork

Among the wide range of variations -- from somewhat firm to heavenly soft, as well as light to heavy -- this kakuni is at the soft, light and non-greasy end. While extra fatty pork belly is the cut of choice for a supremely soft texture, country-style rib, which is more commonly available in the US, is used here. Okara soybean pulp is the secret to removing extra fat and tenderizing pork at the same time in prep-cooking.